Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have died. As of September 8, 2022, we know we've lost at least seventy-one fellow classmates.
If you know of a deceased classmate who is not listed here, you may add a new memorial with a photo by clicking the Create a Memorial button. If you prefer help doing this, please send an email to: naclassof71@gmail.com.
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You may also write a tribute or leave comments about those already listed by clicking the Add a Tribute button under their Memorial listing.
Todd Chambers
2015-01-02
Todd died at age 61, of a massive heart attack while in Arizona. He was the beloved husband of Lynn (Christea) Chambers; loving father of Leanne (Ryan) Sullivan and Allie Chambers; brother of Terry (Diane) Chambers and Beth (late Mark) Weber.
Todd was a longtime landscape architect and owner of Chambers Design Associates. He was President of Rachel Carson Trail Conservancy.
Scott Raymond: It is with great sadness that I am letting you know that my best friend passed away. Todd was in Arizona with our friend Dave Schneider when he died. When Todd & Dave finished playing pickle ball, they were sitting around chatting and Todd just slumped over and was gone. The only solace is t...
Debra O'Connor (Crawford)
2011-07-05
Debra died at age 58 after battling kidney/liver cancer. She still lived in McCandless Twp.
Sandy Greenwood Faulkner: She was a wife to Tom O'Connor. A mother of 2 sons, Ryan & Brandon. Debra was a sister to Jon, Darlene, Scott, & the late Cheryl Huntzinger. And my friend. Our friendship began in high school. After we graduated, we became closer after a car accident in which her boyfriend Chris Sarver was killed. Debbie would join Jerry, me, Terry Mandera & George Haley when we went out. She called herself the fifth wheel. We enjoyed her company & her laughter & her beautiful smile. We were at Kings Inn when she spotted a cute guy & asked me to introduce him to her. And the rest is...
Harry Crossfield
2005-04-28
Harry died of lung cancer.
Mike Wisniewski wrote: I remember when Harry first started at NA. There was somewhat of a commotion on all the ramps from a lot of the girls because of his “blue-Paul-Newman-bedroom eyes”! I certainly didn’t understand that & neither did any of the other guys! Harry made friends with Jay Possavino, Gary Diederich and Mike Johnstone and we soon all started hanging out on weekends. Those exploits would fill volumes-cars, concerts, ping pong, pool, parties at Pitt…and of course, talks about girls. Harry’s family was impressive. They had an old school southern charm that was so inviting. He was a natural philosopher who could reduce any topic or issue to its fi...
Cheryl Lee Davies (Davies)
Cheryl died in Jan 2016 per Jeff Lutz who spoke with Cheryl’s sister in law. Possibly committed suicide.
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Dennis A. Early
2018-07-21Dennis lived in McCandless. He was a loving father of Jessica (Drew) Early, Tiffany (Dan) Early, Shawn (Christy) Early, Darius Early and Allie Early; brother of Senator Edward M. Early and the late Olive Early DeMino and Jane Early Groom; beloved grandfather of Alexis, Riely, Killian, Sebastian and Karcyn. Dennis was a lifelong locksmith and was the owner of Allen and Co. Locksmith and Safe Experts.
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Renate Martha Godfrey (Eibe)
2013-01-29Renate died following a 3rd stroke as a result of Amylodosis and brain cancer. Her husband Robert (class of 1968) said she was a great lady. A wonderful art major who switched to computers. Renate held many positions including a Beta Tester for Microsoft. Renate left one son. She and Robert lived in the Pittsburgh area.
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John E. Eshenbaugh
2018-11-05John died at age 65. He lived in Mars, PA. He was a shipping foreman for PPG. He is survived by his children, John F. Eshenbaugh, Jessica (Brian) Setta, and James M. Eshenbaugh and two grandchildren.
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Richard "Dick" William Fabac
2016-12-21Dick died at age 63 in Erie, PA of cancer. Mother Earth unexpectedly lost a best friend. Dick was relieved of his long-held duties of exceptional father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. Born in the Suburbs of Pittsburgh. In life, Richard wore many hats. Most of his professional career was spent as the Vice President of Sales of a family owned manufacturing company in Erie, Bu-Tech Pressure Systems. That opportunity gave him the ability to travel the world and gain a cultural perspective that would later become a footnote to a life spent helping people. More notably, Richard served humanity. He did so as a poet, a carpenter, an artist, a musician, a philosopher, a teach...
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Jane Farr (Farr)
1998-04-29
Jane died at age 44, living in Carol Stream, IL. At our 10th reunion she was a Financial Institution Examiner.
Carroll Hauck McGowan wrote: Of all the people in our graduating class, I have probably thought of Jane the most. Here's why: I have a scar on my face from her. It was an accident of course. She was gesturing with her hands as she was talking, and her fingernail took off a little piece of skin on my face. It created a small scar that has faded over the years, but is still just barely visible. It happened at the Ingomar North pool where most of my memories of Jane are from. There was a big group of girls in our class that hung out there in our junior high days. I seem to rem...
Joseph (Joe) Ferrainola
2018-12-10Joe died in the comfort of his home following a prolonged illness. Joe met the love of his life, Jan, In Glen Mills, PA. In 2017 they celebrated their 40th anniversary. They have two sons Damian and Justin. Joe began his career at Glen Mills School where he moved quickly up the ranks to become the Director of Special Services. Joe opened his own consulting and training firm, Field Systems, Inc. (1981 to 2016) which trained various businesses and job corps in the Sociological Model of Normative Systems and Group Dynamics. After leaving Glen Mills in 2006, Joe went on to open YES Academy (Youth Educational Services of PA LLC) in Mercer, PA. YES Academy would serve as a residential treatment fa...
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